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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 444.74 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 444.74 and 252.99 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 444.74 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/444.74 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 444.74 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 112,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,514.77/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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